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Man’s makeshift home, belongings consumed by fire in Belton Posted: 11 hours agoComments (0)
BELTON — A Belton man lost all his belongings Monday in a fire that consumed his makeshift home in the 4200 block of Mulberry Drive.
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Kurds celebrate ousting Islamic State fighters from Syria…

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BEIRUT — Jubilant Kurdish fighters ousted Islamic State militants from the key Syrian border town of Kobani on Monday after a four-month battle — a significant victory for both the Kurds and the U.S.-led coalition.
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Local gas prices back on the rise Posted: 11 hours agoComments (0)
While gas prices are still lower than what they were this time last year, they’re back on the rise, with the average price across the state rising 1.6 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.
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SHAQ ATTACK: Senior post Martin’s blue-collar approach a …

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Friday was one of the rare times that Shaqur Martin got to show off his entire offensive repertoire.
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Ellison uses inside attack to get win at Shoemaker

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It’s no secret: The closer you are to the basket, the higher a team’s shooting percentage will be.
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BIG 12: Ex-KISD stars go head-to-head in Waco

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WACO — Saturday’s Big 12 men’s basketball contest at the Ferrell Center may have featured schools based in Waco and Norman, Okla., but two of the stars that played a big part in the game had their beginnings in Harker Heights and Killeen.
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Lady Dawgs know Lady Eagles have payback in mind

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Temple resident recalls taking part in civil rights trek Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
TEMPLE — As Norma Griffin Withers lay shivering on a cold jail floor in 1965, all she wanted was freedom.
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Concert by award-winning quartet part of an effort to rev… Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
FLORENCE — Residents gathered Sunday in downtown Florence to hear an award-winning group of musicians play a concert.
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Gun, school choice rallies on tap at Texas Legislature Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
AUSTIN — New Gov. Greg Abbott skipped the annual Texas Right to Life march and rally at the state Capitol on Saturday — a favorite event of his predecessor Rick Perry— but sent his wife, Cecilia, the state’s first Hispanic first lady.
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‘Potentially historic’ storm headed for Northeast Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
NEW YORK — A winter that has largely spared the Northeast thus far is about to arrive with gusto: A storm the National Weather Service called “potentially historic” could dump 2 to 3 feet of snow from northern New Jersey to Connecticut.
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Couples flock to 10th annual bridal expo

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Brides and grooms-to-be flocked to the Killeen Civic and Conference Center on Sunday for the 10th annual Central Texas Bridal Expo.
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Belton math teacher is also international basketball agent Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
BELTON — Students in Belton High School’s Room B07 are seated in rows of desks, vigorously taking notes. At the front of the class, a tall young teacher, Alex Ihler, writes on the whiteboard, working out problems the students missed on their last Algebra 2 quiz.
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Scottish American Military Society helps Belton get its haggis on Posted: YesterdayComments (0)
BELTON — Kilts, bagpipes and haggis filled The Gin at Nolan Creek on Saturday night as Sgt. John MacGregor Post 1298 of the Scottish American Military Society celebrated the life of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, author of “Auld Lang Syne.”

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House GOP moves toward possible lawsuit on immigration

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are moving toward a vote authorizing legal action against President Barack Obama over his executive actions on immigration.

2:31 pm Huntington acquires Louis Pasteur's notes on brewing beer New!
2:27 pm At least 5 hurt in Temple plant chemical spill New!
2:26 pm Obama administration on track to surpass health care goal New!
2:25 pm Somali prime minister appoints new Cabinet New!
2:24 pm British born Israeli journalist David Landau dead at 67 New!
2:15 pm A US green-energy blueprint, meant to help Liberia, fails New!

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Senior Kaitlynn Brown a quiet leader for Lady Grey Wolves

During any Tuesday or Friday night, you will find a lot of dialogue and organized chaos on many benches across District 12-6A. But on Shoemaker, Kaitlynn Brown is a cool customer.

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Snapchat to show content from big media brands

NEW YORK (AP) — Popular disappearing-message app Snapchat is introducing content from media companies such as Vice, CNN and People to its service as it works to broaden its audience.

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Surgeon general: 'Desperate need of clarity' on e-cigarettes

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Public health officials are "in desperate need of clarity" on electronic cigarettes to help guide policies, the nation's newly appointed surgeon general said Tuesday.

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DON WRIGHT: Association youth tourney begins Saturday
- posted: January 26
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Don’t pass on reading ‘Is There Life after Football?’
- posted: January 25
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Plant seeds of success in your garden
- posted: January 24
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Get hooked on British baking show
- posted: January 21
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DON WRIGHT: Association tourney deadline nears
- posted: January 19
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Countywide tax not best way to fund expansion of Expo Center
- posted: January 25
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Long-range vision needed as Killeen growth moves forward
- posted: January 17
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Letters to the Editor

Heights reader says next president should be former military leader
- posted: January 25
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Reader says French cartoonists must learn free speech is not absolute
- posted: January 25
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Reader says oil pipeline not needed with market’s switch to natural gas
- posted: January 24
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Killeen reader writes in response to letter commenting on racial profiling
- posted: January 24
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Reader argues fair representation requires candidates of both parties
- posted: January 24
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Blogs

Six Months In
- posted: January 26
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Coming Soon: Evolve
- posted: January 25
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Lost Lands: The Four Horsemen
- posted: January 21
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4 Times Saints Row Proved It Was Made Just for Me
- posted: January 19
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Hidden Expedition: Smithsonian Castle
- posted: January 16
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Rosa's Taco Tuesday! $3.99 for a 3 Taco plate!
- posted: January 27
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Chilis! FREE Food! Coupons Included!
- posted: January 27
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AppleBees Wings! 50 Wings for $25!
- posted: January 26
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FREE Starbucks! Buy Discounted Gift Card & Get Your "Stars"!
- posted: January 26
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Tip: Prepare Ahead to get FREE Goodies!
- posted: January 26
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Killeen woman charged in string of robberies

Killeen woman charged in string of robberies

Chris McGuinness | Herald staff writer

A woman is behind bars for her alleged role in a string of armed robberies in Killeen.

Robbery, Kalei Rose Manibusan, Darren Javier Gardner

Posted on Jan 27, 2015

by Chris McGuinness

Local gas prices back on the rise

Local gas prices back on the rise

Natalie Stewart | Herald staff writer

While gas prices are still lower than what they were this time last year, they’re back on the rise, with the average price across the state rising 1.6 cents per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

Gasbuddy.com, Local Gas Prices

Posted on Jan 27, 2015

by Natalie Stewart

Man’s makeshift home, belongings consumed by fire in Belton

Man’s makeshift home, belongings consumed by fire in Belton

Clay Thorp | Herald staff writer

BELTON — A Belton man lost all his belongings Monday in a fire that consumed his makeshift home in the 4200 block of Mulberry Drive.

Belton Fire, Dale Hammerschmidt, Central Bell County Fire And Rescue, Charles Duvall, Stillhouse Volunteer Fire Department, Bell County Fire Marshal Steven Casey

Posted on Jan 27, 2015

by Clay Thorp

Man, 19, accused of hitting KPD officer with car behind bars

Chris McGuinness | Herald staff writer

The man who hit a Killeen police officer with his car during a high-speed chase is in jail and facing a felony charge.

Car Chase, Police Officer, Driving, Police, Killeen

Posted on Jan 24, 2015

by Chris McGuinness

Killeen cops: 4 weekend robberies are connected

Killeen cops: 4 weekend robberies are connected

Chris McGuinness | Herald staff writer

Killeen experienced a spate of armed robberies over the weekend.

Robbery

Posted on Jan 27, 2015

by Chris McGuinness

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KDH Poll

Do you favor a countywide 2 percent hotel/motel occupancy tax to support the Bell County Expo Center?

Total Votes: 82

Yes. It’s a good way to fund improvements and provide a steady revenue stream. 14 17%

Yes. A 2 percent tax won’t have much impact on hotel and motel room rates. 5 6%

No. A countywide tax is unfair; not all cities benefit from the center equally. 35 43%

No. The tax would be a burden to military families using Killeen hotels. 23 28%

Unsure. The proposed tax would be small, but it also would be permanent. 5 6%

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Briefs

Killeen cancer support group meets today

Posted: January 27, 2015

A Killeen cancer support group meets from 5:30 to 7 p.m. today in room 122 at the Metroplex Medical Plaza, 2201 S. Clear Creek Road, the corner of Bell Tower and Clear Creek.

U.S. 190 lane closure scheduled this week

Posted: January 26, 2015

The left lane of eastbound U.S. Highway 190 frontage road between Stan Schlueter Loop and Knight’s Way and the Knight’s Way exit will be closed from 8 a.m. Tuesday through 8 a.m. Thursday.

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